Tag: Older Persons’ Month
Seniors give free yoga a go
(CNS Local Life): Seniors over the age of 60 are being given a chance throughout this year’s Older Persons Month to give yoga a try, after a local studio offered free Seniors Chair Yoga classes in partnership with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The 45-minute classes are being held every Friday throughout […]
Older Persons Month Ambassadors
(CNS Local Life): Four Caymanians over the age of 65 have been chosen as Older Persons Month Ambassadors by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). DCFS Director Paulinda Mendoza Williams said that John E. Ebanks, Beulah McField, McFarlane Conolly and Idalee Scott “were selected because of their outstanding community service track records”.
International Day of Older Persons marked
(CNS Local Life): Older Persons Month was launched with a celebration of International Day of Older Persons on Monday, 1 October, and featured two seminars organised by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The event, held at the Family Life Centre, on Monday, 1 October, included speakers reflecting on the month’s theme, “Respecting […]
Older Persons Month ambassadors named
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Children and Family Services has chosen six individuals as Older Persons Month ambassadors in recognition of their service to the community. The three men and three women were selected on a basis of four criteria, explained social work manager and Older Persons Month committee chair, Cassandra Fearon.
Older persons perform at variety show
(CNS Local Life): The Big Stage variety show, held Wednesday, 18 October, marked the eighth in the 13-event Older Persons Month 2017 calendar. Attendees enjoyed an evening of live performances and entertainment by their peers. Staged at the Harquail Theatre, performances included skits, songs, and storytelling by Crosby Walton, Vernice Myles, Twyla Vargas, Daphne Orrett, […]
Seniors treated to a special night out
(CNS Local Life): Senior citizens from across Grand Cayman enjoyed live entertainment, local food, spot prizes and a tour of the Cayman Islands National Museum during “A Night with the Stars” on Thursday, 12 October 2017. The Ministry of Community Affairs’ event, held as part of Older Persons Month,, was co-ordinated by the Department of […]
Seniors celebrated at Older Persons Month event
(CNS Local Life): A steel pan version of “Wind Beneath My Wings,” ushered in guests attending the launch of the International Month of Older Persons in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, 3 October 2017. The luncheon reception comprised speeches, a recital and music acts. Attendees included Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, both of this year’s Older […]
Older Persons Month begins
(CNS Local Life): Older Persons Month 2017 officially opened with a church service at the Agape Family Centre on Sunday, 1 October. Government officials who attended included Acting Governor Franz Manderson and his wife, Nuvia Manderson; Acting Premier/Minister for Community Affairs Roy McTaggart; Acting Chief Officer for Community Affairs Teresa Echenique; and Department of Children […]
Calendar for Older Persons Month
As of this posting, 26 September, I note that the official CIG Facebook page lists the calendar for Older Persons Month – for October 2012! Why is this page five years out of date, and more importantly, what is the calendar for 2017?? It’s taken me 60+ years to “qualify” for this, yet I can’t […]
Ambassadors named for Older Persons Month
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has chosen Lurlie Scott and Lindbergh Eden as this October’s Older Persons Month ambassadors. The seniors, who hail from Cayman Brac and Savannah, respectively, were recently selected for the honour in recognition of their continuing contributions to local life. As the faces of the […]
Seniors treated to a night out for Older Persons’ Month
(CNS Local Life): Two George Town seniors were crowned king and queen at the Older Persons’ Month Seniors’ Bash dance competition on Saturday, 15 October 2016. They and 198 other attendees from across the Cayman Islands attended the dinner dance, with live music provided by the New Generation band. Crowned king at the end of […]
Brunch celebrates older persons
(CNS Local Life): More than 150 seniors attended the Circle of Love prayer brunch on Saturday, 8 October 2016 as part of Cayman’s Older Persons’ Month events. Organised by Circle of Love Women’s Ministry in partnership with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the event was held in the Triple C School Hall.
Ambassadors named for Older Persons’ Month
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has chosen Janilee Clifford and James Powell as ambassadors for Older Persons’ Month 2016 this October. The seniors, who hail from George Town and West Bay respectively, were recently selected for the honour in recognition of their outstanding and continuing contributions to local life. As […]
Cayman set to celebrate older persons
(CNS Local Life): While the United Nations celebrates 1 October as International Day of Older Persons, the Cayman Islands annually designates the entire month as Older Persons’ Month. During the local observance to celebrate the contributions of seniors, they will be honoured, entertained, share fellowship and undertake day trips organised by the Department of Children […]
Cayman celebrates senior citizens
(CNS): More than 200 seniors helped celebrate International Day of Older Persons at a special lunch on Thursday, 1 October 2015. The event also marked the start of Older Persons Month in Cayman. As it does every year, Cayman National Bank hosted the lunch, which was served by members of the Lions Club. The Department […]
